[5]Pericyclynes Are Not Homoaromatic

Abstract
[5]Pericyclynes were investigated at high ab initio and density functional levels. On the basis of the geometric, energetic, and magnetic criteria of aromaticity, [5]pericyclynes are not homoaromatic despite their intriguing structure. The strain energy of [5]pericyclynes is negligible.

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